Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Antimons. Die Kristallstrukturen von [Sb2Cl5(NPMe3)2][SbCl6] · CH3CN und [SbCl(NPPh3)]2[SbCl6]2 · 6 CH3CN

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Antimony. The Crystal Structures of [Sb₂Cl₅(NPMe₃)₂][SbCl₆] · CH₃CN and [SbCl(NPPh₃)]₂[SbCl₆]₂ · 6 CH₃CN The title compounds are formed by reaction of antimony pentachloride in acetonitrile solution with the phosphorane iminato complexes SbCl₂(NPMe₃) and SbCl₂(NPPh₃), respectively, which themselves are synthesized by reaction of antimony trichloride with Me₃SiNPR₃ (R = Me, Ph). The complexionic compounds are characterized by ¹²¹Sb Mössbauer spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [Sb₂Cl₅(NPMe₃)₂][SbCl₆] · CH₃CN: Space group P4₁, Z = 4, 3 698 observed unique reflections, R = 0.022. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = b = 1 056.0(1), c = 2 709.6(2) pm. The structure consists of SbCl₆^? ions and cations [Sb₂Cl₅(NPMe₃)₂(CH₃CN)]⁺, in which one Sb^III atom and one Sb^V atom are bridged by the N atoms of the phosphorane iminato ligands. [SbCl(NPPh₃)]₂[SbCl₆]₂ · 6 CH₃CN: Space group P1 , Z = 2, 5 958 observed unique reflections, R = 0.033. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 989.4(11), b = 1 273(1), c = 1 396(1) pm, α = 78.33(7), β = 77.27(8)°, γ = 86.62(8)°. The structure consists of SbCl₆^? ions and centrosymmetric cations [SbCl(NPPh₃)(CH₃CN)₂]₂²⁺, in which the antimony atoms are bridged by the N atoms of the phosphorane iminato ligands.     

Die Kristallstrukturen von (NH4)2[ReCl6], [ReCl2(CH3CN)4]2[ReCl6] · 2CH3CN und [ReCl4(18-Krone-6)]

The Crystal Structures of (NH₄)₂[ReCl₆], [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]₂[ReCl₆] · 2CH₃CN and [ReCl₄(18)(Crown-6)] Brown single crystals of (NH₄)₂[ReCl₆] are formed by the reaction of NH₄Cl with ReCl₅ in a suspension of diethylether. [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]₂[ReCl₆] · 2CH₃CN crystallizes as brown crystal plates from a solution of ReCl₅ in acetonitrile. Lustrous green single crystals of [ReCl₄(18-crown-6)] are obtained by the reaction of 18-crown-6 with ReCl₅ in a dichloromethane suspension. All rhenium compounds are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. (NH₄)₂[ReCl₆]: Space group Fm3 m, Z = 4, 75 observed unique reflections, R = 0.01. Lattice constant at ?70°C: a = 989.0(1) pm. The compound crystallizes in the (NH₄)₂[PtCl₆] type, the Re? Cl distance is 235.5(1) pm. [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]₂[ReCl₆] · 2CH₃CN: Space group P1, Z = 1, 2459 observed unique reflections, R = 0.12. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 859.0(1), b = 974.2(7), c = 1287.3(7) pm, α = 102.69(5)°, b? = 105.24(7)°, γ = 102.25(8)°. The structure consists of two symmetry-independent [ReCl₂(CH₃CN)₄]⁺ ions with trans chlorine atoms, [ReCl₆]^2? ions, and included acetonitrile molecules. In the cations the Re? Cl bond lengths are 233 pm in average, in the anion they are 235 pm in average. [ReCl₄(18-crown-6)]: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, 3 633 observed unique reflections, R = 0.06. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 1040.2(4), b = 1794.7(5), c = 1090.0(5) pm, b? = 108.91(4)°. The compound forms a molecular structure, in which the rhenium atom is octahedrally coordinated by the four chlorine atoms and by two oxygen atoms of the crown ether molecule.     

Phosphaniminato-Trichloroselenate(II): Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von [SeCl(NPPh3)2]+SeCl3− und [Me3SiN(H)PMe3]2+[Se2Cl6]2−

Phosphorane Iminato-Trichloroselenates(II): Syntheses and Crystal Structures of [SeCl(NPPh₃)₂]⁺SeCl₃^? and [Me₃SiN(H)PMe₃]₂⁺[Se₂Cl₆]^2? [SeCl(NPPh₃)₂]⁺SeCl₃^? has been synthesized by the reaction of Se₂Cl₂ with Me₃SiNPPh₃ in acetonitrile solution, forming orangered crystals, whereas red crystals of [Me₃SiN(H)PMe₃]₂⁺[Se₂Cl₆]^2? were obtained by the reaction of Me₃SiNPMe₃ with SeOCl₂ in acetonitrile solution. Both complexes were characterized by X-ray structure determinations. [SeCl(NPPh₃)₂]⁺SeCl₃^?: Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, structure solution with 7 489 observed unique reflections, R = 0.057. Lattice dimensions at ?60°C: a = 1 117.0; b = 2 241, c = 1 407.5 pm, β = 95.61°. In the cation [SeCl(NPPh₃)₂]⁺ the selenium atom is φ-tetrahedrally coordinated by the chlorine atom and by the nitrogen atoms of the phosphorane iminato ligands, whereas the anion SeCl₃^? has a T-shaped structure with φ-trigonal-bipyramidale surrounding of the selenium atom. [Me₃SiN(H)PMe₃]₂⁺[Se₂Cl₆]^2?: Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure solution with 2 093 observed unique reflections, R = 0.080. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 956, b = 828, c = 1 973 pm, β = 93.80°. The structure consists of [Me₃SiN(H)PMe₃]⁺ ions and planar [Se₂Cl₆]^2? anions, in which the selenium atoms are bridged nearly symmetrically by two chlorine atoms.     

Schwingungsspektroskopische Untersuchungen an Trimethylphosphonium-Kationen (CH3)3PX+ (X = H,D) und Kristallstrukturen von (CH3)3PD+SbCl6− und (CH3)3PCl+SbCl6−

Vibrational Spectra of Trimethylphosphonium Cations (CH₃)₃PX⁺ (X = H, D) and Crystal Structures of (CH₃)₃PD⁺SbCl₆^? and (CH₃)₃PCl⁺SbCl₆^? The trimethylphosphonium salts (CH₃)₃PX⁺SbCl₆^? (X = H, D) and (CH₃)₃PH⁺MF₆^? (M = As, Sb) are prepared and characterized by vibrational and NMR spectroscopy (¹H, ³¹P, ¹³C). In addition the crystal structures of (CH₃)₃PD⁺SbCl₆^? and (CH₃)₃PCl⁺SbCl₆^? are reported. (CH₃)₃PD⁺SbCl₆^? crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group Pnma with a = 1555(1) pm, b = 753.1(8) pm, c = 1166(1) pm Z = 4. (CH₃)₃PCl⁺SbCl₆^? crystallizes triclinic in the space group P1 with a = 704.6(4) pm, b = 729.5(3) pm, c = 1391.1(7) pm, α = 89.57(4)°, b? = 88.04(4)°, γ = 74.98(4)° and Z = 2.     

Die Kristallstrukturen der Hexachlorometallate NH4[SbCl6], NH4[WCl6], [K(18‐Krone‐6)(CH2Cl2)]2[WCl6]·6CH2Cl2 und (PPh4)2[WCl6]·4CH3CN

Crystal Structures of the Hexachlorometalates NH₄[SbCl₆], NH₄[WCl₆], [K(18‐crown‐6)(CH₂Cl₂)]₂[WCl₆]·6CH₂Cl₂ and (PPh₄)₂[WCl₆]·4CH₃CN The crystal structures of the title compounds were determined by single crystal X‐ray methods. NH₄[SbCl₆] and NH₄[WCl₆] crystallize isotypically in the space group C2/c with four formula units per unit cell. The NH₄⁺ ions occupy a twofold crystallographic axis, whereas the metal atoms of the [MCl₆]^— ions occupy a centre of inversion. There exist weak interionic hydrogen bridges. [K(18‐crown‐6)(CH₂Cl₂)]₂[WCl₆]·6CH₂Cl₂ crystallizes in the orthorhombic space group R3¯/m with Z = 3. The compound forms centrosymmetric ion triples, in which the potassium ions are coordinated with a WCl₃ face each. In trans‐position to it the chlorine atom of a CH₂Cl₂ molecule is coordinated so that, together with the oxygen atoms of the crown ether, coordination number 10 is achieved. (PPh₄)₂[WCl₆]·4CH₃CN crystallizes in the monoclinic space group P2₁/c with Z = 4. This compound, too, forms centrosymmetric ion triples, in which in addition the acetonitrile molecules are connected with the [WCl₆]^2— ion via weak C—H···Cl contacts.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von (PPh4)2[TeS3] · 2 CH3CN und (PPh4)2[Te(S5)2]

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of (PPh₄)₂[TeS₃] · 2 CH₃CN and (PPh₄)₂[Te(S₅)₂] (PPh₄)₂[TeS₃] · 2 CH₃CN was obtained by the reaction of PPh₄Cl, Na₂S₄ and Te in acetonitrile. With sulfur it reacts yielding (PPh₄)₂[Te(S₅)₂]. The crystal structures of both products were determined by X-ray diffraction. (PPh₄)₂[TeS₃] · 2 CH₃CN: triclinic, space group P1 , Z = 2, R = 0.041 for 4 629 reflexions; it contains trigonal-pyramidal [TeS₃]^2? ions with an average Te? S bond length of 233 pm. (PPh₃)₂[Te(S₅)₂]: monoclinic, P2₁/n, Z = 2, R = 0.037 for 2 341 reflexions. In the [Te(S₅)₂]^2? ion the tellurium atom has a nearly square coordination by four S atoms. Along with the Te atoms each of the two S₅ groups forms a ring with chair conformation.     

Reaktionen von Uranpentabromid Die Kristallstrukturen von PPh4[UBr6], PPh4 [UBr6] · 2CCl4, (PPh4)2[UBr6] · 4CH3CN und (PPh4)2[UO2Br4] · 2CH2Cl2

Reactions of Uranium Pentabromide. Crystal Structures of PPh₄[UBr₆], PPh₄[UBr₆] · 2CCl₄, (PPh₄)₂[UBr₆] · 4CH₃CN, and (PPh₄)₂[UO₂Br₄] · 2CH₂Cl₂ PPh₄[UBr₆] and PPh₄[UBr₆] · 2CCl₄ were obtained from UBr₅ · CH₃CN and tetraphenylphosphonium bromide in dichloromethane, the latter being precipitated by CCl₄. Their crystal structures were determined by X-ray diffraction. PPh₄[UBr₆]: 2101 observed reflexions, R = 0.090, space group C2/c, Z = 4, a = 2315.5, b = 695.0, c = 1805.2 pm, β = 96.38°. PPh₄[UBr₆] · 2CCl₄: 2973 reflexions, R = 0.074, space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, a = 1111.5, b = 2114.2, c = 1718.7 pm, β = 95.42°. Hydrogen sulfide reduces uranium pentabromide to uranium tetrabromide. Upon evaporation, bromide is evolved from solutions of UBr₅ with 1 or more then 3 mol equivalents of acetonitrile in dichlormethane yielding UBr₄ · CH₃CN and UBr₄ · 3CH₃CN, respectively. These react with PPh₄Br in acetonitrile affording (PPh₄)₂[UBr₆] · 4CH₃CN, the crystal structure of which was determined: 2663 reflexions, R = 0.050, space group P2₁/c, Z = 2, a = 981.8, b = 2010.1, c = 1549.3 pm, β = 98.79°. By reduction of uranium pentabromide with tetraethylammonium hydrogen sulfide in dichloromethane (NEt₄)₂[U₂Br₁₀] was obtained; (PPh₄)₂[U₂Br₁₀] formed from UBr₄ and PPh₄Br in CH₂Cl₂. Both compounds are extremely sensitive towards moisture and oxygen. The crystal structure of the oxydation product of the latter compound, (PPh₄)₂[U0₂Br₄]· 2 CH₂Cl₂, was determined: 2163 reflexions, R = 0.083, space group C2/c, Z = 4, a = 2006.3, b = 1320.6, c = 2042,5 pm, β = 98.78°. Mean values for the UBr bond lengths in the octahedral anions are 266.2 pm for UBr₆-, 276.7 pm for UBr₆^2? and 282.5 pm for UO₂Br₄^2?     

Thiohalogeno-Verbindungen von Niob und Tantal: NbSCl3, TaSCl3, [NbSCl5]2−, [TaSCl5]2−, [NbSBr4]− Die Kristallstrukturen von (PPh4)2[NbSCl5] · 2 CH2Cl2 und NEt4[NbCl6]

Thiohalo Compounds of Niobium and Tantalum: NbSCl₃, TaSCl₃, [NbSCl₅]^2?, [TaSCl₅]^2?, [NbSBr₄]^?. Crystal Structures of (PPh₄)₂[NbSCl₅] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ and NEt₄[NbCl₆] NbSCl₃ can be obtained from NbCl₅ by reaction with H₂S or bistrimethylsilyl sulfide in a suspension of CCl₄ or CH₂Cl₂, respectively; in the latter case the product contains a rest of trimethylsilyl groups. This also applies for TaSCl₃, NbSBr₃ and TaSBr₃, which are formed from the metal pentahalides and S(SiMe₃)₂. NEt₄[NbSCl₄] is formed together with NEt₄[NbCl₆] in the reaction of NbCl₅ with NEt₄SH in CH₂Cl₂. PPh₄[NbCl₆] reacts with S(SiMe₃)₂ in dichloromethane yielding (PPh₄)₂[NbSCl₅] · 2 CH₂Cl₂, whereas PPh₄[NbSBr₄] is obtained from PPh₄[NbBr₆] and S(SiMe₃) under the same conditions. (PPh₄)₂[TaSCl₅] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ was obtained from TaSCl₃ and PPh₄Cl in CH₂Cl₂. According to an X-ray crystal structure determination (PPh₄)₂[NbSCl₅] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ crystallizes in the β-(AsPh₄)₂[UCl₆] · 2 CH₂Cl₂ type with positionally disordered, octahedral anions. Crystal data: a = 1 021.7, b = 1120.4, c = 1 243.3 pm, α = 70.77, β = 80.24, γ = 80.54°, space group P1 , Z = 2; 2462 unique observed reflexions, R = 0.036. NEt₄[NbCl₆] crystallizes isotypic to NEt₄[WCl₆], a = 723.5, b = 1 018.0, c = 1 174.6 pm, β = 100.07°, space group P2₁/n, Z = 2; 1 875 reflexions, R = 0.075.     

Chloroselenate mit zwei- und vierwertigem Selen: 77Se-NMR-Spektren,Synthese und Kristallstrukturen von (PPh4)2SeCl6 · 2 CH2Cl2, (NMe3Ph)2SeCl6, (K-18-Krone-6)2SeCl6 · 2 CH3CN,PPh4Se2Cl9, (NEt4)2Se2Cl10, (PPh4)2Se3Cl8 · CH2Cl2 und (PPh4)2Se4Cl12 · CH2Cl2

Chloroselenates with Di- and Tetravalent Selenium: ⁷⁷Se-NMR-Spectra, Syntheses, and Crystal Structures of (PPh₄)₂SeCl₆ · 2 CH₂Cl₂, (NMe₃Ph)₂SeCl₆, (K-18-crown-6)₂SeCl₆ · 2 CH₃CN, PPh₄Se₂Cl₉, (NEt₄)₂Se₂Cl₁₀, (PPh₄)₂Se₃Cl₈ · CH₂Cl₂, and (PPh₄)₂Se₄Cl₁₂ · CH₂Cl₂ The title compounds were obtained from reactions of selenium and selenium tetrachloride with PPh₄Cl, NEt₄Cl, NMe₃PhCl, or (K-18-crown-6)Cl in dichloromethane or acetonitrile. (PPh₄)₂Se₃Cl₈ · CH₂Cl₂ was also formed from GeSe, PPh₄Cl and chlorine in acetonitrile. The ⁷⁷Se-NMR spectra of the solutions show the presence of dynamical equilibria which, depending on composition, mainly contain SeCl₂, SeCl₄, Se₂Cl₂, SeCl₆^2–, Se₂Cl₆^2–, and/or Se₂Cl₁₀^2–. Solutions of AsCl₃ and (PPh₄)₂Se₄ in acetonitrile upon chlorination with Cl₂ or PPh₄AsCl₆ yielded (PPh₄)₂Se₂Cl₆, while (PPh₄)₂As₂Se₄Cl₁₂ was the product after chlorination with SOCl₂. According to the X-ray crystal structure analyses the ions SeCl₆^2–, Se₂Cl₉^–, and Se₂Cl₁₀^2– have the known structures with octahedral coordination of the Se atoms. The structure of the Se₃Cl₈^2– ion corresponds to that of Se₃Br₈^2– consisting of three SeCl₂ molecules associated via two Cl^– ions. (PPh₄)₂Se₄Cl₁₂ · CH₂Cl₂ is isotypic with the corresponding bromoselenate and contains anions in which three SeCl₂ molecules are attached to a SeCl₆^2– ion; there is a peculiar Se–Se interaction.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe von Titan(IV) und Titan(III). Die Kristallstrukturen von [TiCl2(OMe)(NPPh3)]2, [TiBr2(NPPh3)]2 · 3 C7H8 sowie von [Ph3PNH2]Br · CH2Cl2

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Titanium(IV) and Titanium(III). The Crystal Structures of [TiCl₂(OMe)(NPPh₃)]₂, [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ · 3C₇H₈, and [Ph₃PNH₂]Br · CH₂Cl₂ TiCl₃(NPPh₃) reacts with a solution of methyllithium in diethyl ether in the presence of lithiummethylate forming yellow [TiCl₂(OMe)(NPPh₃)]₂. On reaction with benzyl magnesium bromide TiCl₃(NPPh₃) in diethyl ether is converted into green [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ under reduction and ligand exchange. [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ crystallizes from toluene with three molecules C₇H₈. [Ph₃PNH₂]Br · CH₂Cl₂ originates as a side product of this reaction. The products are characterized by their i.r. spectra and by crystal structure analyses. [TiCl₂(OMe)(NPPh₃)]₂ . Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure solution with 2909 independent reflections, R = 0.063. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 1005.1, b = 1044.5, c = 1068.6 pm, α = 66.98°, β = 89.35°, γ = 80.24°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules with μ₂-OMe bridges and five-fold coordinated titanium atoms. The (NPPh₃^?) ligand is terminally connected with a Ti = N distance of 174.8 pm and with a TiNP bond angle of 165.3°. [TiBr₂(NPPh₃)]₂ · 3 C₇H₈ . Space group P1 , Z = 2, structure solution with 5548 independent reflections, R = 0.053. Lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 983.3, b = 1162.7, c = 1376.5 pm, α = 100.53°, β = 110.30°, γ = 105.24°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules with μ₂-NPPh₃ bridges and tetrahedral coordination at the titanium atoms. With 195.9 pm the Ti–N bonds correspond with single bonds. The Ti …? Ti distance of 260.0 pm is exceptionally short. [Ph₃PNH₂]Br · CH₂Cl₂ . Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure solution with 3091 independent reflections, R = 0.049. Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 909.4, b = 1004.4, c = 1158.5 pm, α = 108.09°, β = 94.67°, γ = 91.92°. The bromide ions are bonded to a one-dimensional infinite network via hydrogen bridge bonds of the cation and of the dichloromethane.     

Die Kristallstrukturen von [Ph3PMe]Cl·CH2Cl2, [Ph4P]NO3·CH2Cl2 und [Ph4P]2[SiF6]·CH2Cl2

Crystal Structures of [Ph₃PMe]Cl·CH₂Cl₂, [Ph₄P]NO₃·CH₂Cl₂, and [Ph₄P]₂[SiF₆]·CH₂Cl₂ The crystal structures of the title compounds are determined by X‐ray diffraction. In all cases, the included dichloromethane molecules as well as the phosphonium cations are involved to form hydrogen bridges with the anions. [Ph₃PMe]Cl·CH₂Cl₂ ( 1 ): Space group , Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 100 K: a = 890.3(1), b = 988.0(1), c = 1162.5(1) pm, α = 106.57(1)°, β = 91.79(1)°, γ = 92.60(1)°, R₁ = 0.0253. [Ph₄P]NO₃·CH₂Cl₂ ( 2 ): Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1057.0(1), b = 1666.0(1), c = 1358.9(1) pm, β = 100.10(1)°, R₁ = 0.0359. [Ph₄P]₂[SiF₆]·CH₂Cl₂ ( 3 ): Space group , Z = 2, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1063.9(1), b = 1233.1(1), c = 1782.5(2) pm, α = 76.88(1)°, β = 83.46(1)°, γ = 72.29(1)°, R₁ = 0.0332.     

ChemInform Abstract: Crystal Structures of SeCl+3SbCl-6, SeBr+3GaBr-4, PCl+4SeCl-5 and (PPh+ 4)2SeCl2-4×2 MeCN.

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Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Phosphaniminato-Komplexe [SbF2(NPEt3)]2 und [SbF(NPEt3)2]2 sowie von NMe4+SbF4−

Synthesis and Crystal Structures of the Phosphoraneiminato Complexes [SbF₂(NPEt₃)]₂ and [SbF(NPEt₃)₂]₂ as well as of NMe₄⁺SbF₄^? The title compounds have been prepared from antimony trifluoride with the silylated phosphaneimine Me₃SiNPEt₃ and [NMe₄]F, respectively. They were characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [SbF₂(NPEt₃)]₂ : Space group Pbca, Z = 8, structure determination with 1264 unique reflections, R₁ = 0.028 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?80°C: a = 1284.8, b = 1162.4, c = 1380.4 pm. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Ψ-trigonal-bipyramidal coordinated antimony atoms are linked via μ₂-N bridges of the NPEt₃^? ligands. [SbF(NPEt₃)₂]₂ : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure determination with 2270 unique reflections, R₁ = 0.029 for reflections with I > 2μ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?75°C: a = 815.8, b = 1121.2, c = 2068.5 pm, β = 101.09°. The compound forms centrosymmetric dimeric molecules, in which the Ψ-trigonal-bipyramidal coordinated antimony atoms are linked via μ₂-N bridges of one of the two NPEt₃^? ligands. The other NPEt₃^? group is terminally connected. NMe₄⁺SbF₄^? : Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, structure determination with 1503 unique reflections, R₁ = 0.069 for reflections with I > 2μ(I). Lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 539.80, b = 896.10, c = 1760.3 pm, β = 90.338°. The compound includes monomeric SbF₄^? ions with distorted Ψ-trigonal-bipyramidal environment of the antimony atoms.     

Neue Synthesewege für Thiohalogeno- und Cyclothioarsenate(III). Kristallstrukturen von PPh4[As2SBr6] · CH3CN und PPh4[SAsS5]

Novel Routes to the Synthesis of Thiohalogeno- and Cyclothioarsenates(III). Crystal Structures of PPh₄[As₂SBr₆] · CH₃CN and PPh₄[SAsS₅] By reactions of (PPh₄)₂[As₂Cl₈] and (PPh₄)₂[As₂Br₈] with Na₂S₄ in acetonitrile (PPh₄)₂[As₂SCl₆] · CH₃CN and (PPh₄)₂[As₂SBr₆] · CH₃CN were obtained, respectively. Using K₂S₅, PPh₄[As₂SCl₅] and PPh₄[SAsS₅] were the products. The latter can also be obtained from PPh₄[As₂SCl₅] and Na₂S₄, while PPh₄[As₃S₃Br₄] is formed from PPh₄[As₂SBr₅] with K₂S₅. Two X-ray crystal structure determinations were performed. PPh₄[As₂SBr₆] · CH₃CN: triclinic, P1 , Z = 2, a = 1200.4(7), b = 1507.3(6), c = 1594.4(8) pm, α = 81.59(2), β = 78.22(3), γ = 80.58(2)°, R = 0.096 for 2298 observed reflexions. The structure contains [As₂SBr₆]^2? -ions in which the two Sb atoms are joined via one S and two Br atoms. PPh₄[SAsS₅]: triclinic, P1 , Z = 2, a = 1133.9(4), b = 1142.5(4), c = 1186.9(5) pm, α = 102.77(4), β = 107.74(3), γ = 106.65(3)°, R = 0.043 für 2677 reflexions. In the [SAsS₅]^? -ion an AsS₅ ring in the chair conformation is present.     

Die Kristallstrukturen von (Ph4P)2[HfCl6]·2CH2Cl2 und (Ph4P)2[Hf2Cl10]·CH2Cl2

Crystal Structures of (Ph₄P)₂[HfCl₆]·2CH₂Cl₂ and (Ph₄P)₂[Hf₂Cl₁₀]·CH₂Cl₂ Colourless single crystals of (Ph₄P)₂[HfCl₆]·2CH₂Cl₂ ( 1 ) and (Ph₄P)₂[Hf₂Cl₁₀]·CH₂Cl₂ ( 2 ) were obtained from hafniumtetrachloride and tetraphenylphosphonium chloride in dichloromethane solution, using the corresponding stoichiometry of the educts. Both compounds were characterized by X‐ray structure determinations. 1 : Space group P1¯, Z = 1, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1018.3(1), b = 1121.0(1), c = 1240.1(1) pm, α = 70.55(1)°, β = 81.38(1)°, γ = 80.02(1)°, R₁ = 0.0374. 2 : Space group P1¯, Z = 1, lattice dimensions at 193 K: a = 1124.4(1), b = 1141.9(1), c = 1281.4(1) pm, α = 63.80(1)°, β = 68.15(1)°, γ = 86.33(1)°, R₁ = 0.0208.     

Über die Kristallstrukturen von CH3PF2H+AsF6− und CH3PF2H+SbF6− und eine einfache Darstellung von CH3PF2

On the Crystal Structures of CH₃PF₂H⁺AsF₆^? and CH₃PF₂H⁺SbF₆^? and a simple Method for Preparation of CH₃PF₂ A simple method for preparation of CH₃PF₂ from CH₃PCl₂ is reported. The phosphonium salts CH₃PF₂H⁺MF₆^? are obtained by the reaction of CH₃PCl₂ with superacidic systems HF/MF₅ (M = As, Sb). CH₃PF₂H⁺SbF₆^? crystallizes in the space group P1 with a = 548.4(4) pm, b = 695.5(8) pm, c = 960.2(9) pm, α = 94.68(5)°, β = 97.19(6)°, γ = 94.41(6)° and Z = 2. CH₃PF₂H⁺SbF₆^? crystallizes in P1 with a = 554.3(3), b = 724.2(4), c = 970.4(5), α = 94.73(4)°, β = 96.14(5)°, γ = 95.30(4)°.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Thiochloroantimonate(III) PPh4[Sb2SCl5] und (PPh4)2[Sb2SCl6] · CH3CN

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Thiochloroantimonates(III) PPh₄[Sb₂SCl₅] and (PPh₄)₂[Sb₂SCl₆]. CH₃CN (PPh₄)₂Sb₃Cl₁₁, obtained from Sb₂S₃, PPh₄Cl and HCl, reacts with Na₂S₄ in acetonitrile forming PPh₄[Sb₂SCl₅]. From this and Na₂S₄ or from (PPh₄)₂[Sb₂Cl₈] and Na₂S₄ or K₂S₅ in acetonitrile (PPh₄)₂[Sb₂SCl₆] · CH₃CN is obtained. Data obtained from the X-ray crystal structure determinations are: PPh₄[Sb₂SCl₅], monoclinic, space group P2₁/c, a = 1002.9(3), b = 1705.6(5), c = 1653.7(5) pm, β = 99.12(2)°, Z = 4, R = 0.068 for 1283 reflextions; (PPh₄)₂[Sb₂SCl₆] · CH₃CN, triclinic, space group P1 , a = 1287.8(7), b = 1343.6(9), c = 1696.5(9) pm, α = 69.82(5), β = 85.08(4), γ = 71.54(6)°, Z = 2, R = 0.059 for 6409 reflexions. In every anion two Sb atoms are linked via one sulfur and one ore two chloro atoms, respectively. Paris of [SbSCl₅]^? ions are associated via Sb …? S and Sb …? Cl contacts forming dimer units. In both compounds every Sb atom has a distorted octahedral coordination when the lone electron pair is included in the counting.     

Die Kristallstrukturen der silylierten Phosphanimine Me3SiNP(c-C6H11)3 und (Me3SiNPPh2)2CH2

Crystal Structures of the Silylated Phosphaneimines Me₃SiNP(c-C₆H₁₁)₃ and (Me₃SiNPPh₂)₂CH₂ The crystal structures of Me₃SiNP(c-C₆H₁₁)₃ ( 1 ) and (Me₃SiNPPh₂)₂CH₂ ( 2 ) are determined by X-ray diffraction at single crystals. In both compounds the PN distances correspond to double bonds, the SiN distances to single bonds. With 149.8° the SiNP bond angle in 1 is noticeably large, while it is only 138.5° in 2 , which shows C₂ symmetry. 1 : Space group P2₁/n, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at –70 °C: a = 1143.0(1), b = 1743.0(2), c = 1152.5(1) pm, β = 90.42(1)°; R = 0.0677. 2 : Space group I4₁/a, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at –60 °C: a = b = 1959.7(1), c = 1695.8(1) pm, R = 0.0433.     

Synthese und Kristallstrukturen der Seltenerd-Komplexe [LaI2(THF)5]+I3−, [SmCl3(THF)4], [ErCl2(THF)5]+ [ErCl4(THF)2]−, [ErCl3(DME)2] und [Na(18-Krone-6)(THF)2]+ [YbBr4(THF)2]−

Syntheses and Crystal Structures of the Rare-Earth Complexes [LaI₂(THF)₅]⁺I₃^?, [SmCl₃(THF)₄], [ErCl₂(THF)₅]⁺ [ErCl₄(THF)₂]^?, [ErCl₃(DME)₂], and [Na(18-Crown-6)(THF)₂]⁺[YbBr₄(THF)₂]^? [LaI₂(THF)₅]⁺I₃^? ( 1 ) is obtained as red crystals from lanthanum powder and 1,2-diiodoethane in THF on exposure to light. Space group Pbcn, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at ?83°C: a = 1264.9, b = 2218.9, c = 1199.1 pm, R = 0.031. The lanthanum atom of the cation of 1 is coordinated with iodine atoms in the axial positions in a pentagonal-bipyramidal way. [SmCl₃(THF)₄] ( 2 ) originates as colourless crystals on heating SmCl₃ with excess THF in the presence of Me₃SiNPEt₃. Space group P2₁/c, Z = 8, lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 3092.7, b = 826.2, c = 1758.3 pm, β = 93.85°, R = 0.054. Just like the known sample that crystallizes within the space group F2dd, 2 forms monomeric molecules in which the samarium atom is coordinated with two chlorine atoms in the axial positions in a distorted pentagonal-bipyramidal way. [ErCl₂(THF)₅]⁺[ErCl₄(THF)₂]^? ( 3 ). Pale pink single crystals of 3 were prepared according to the described method by reaction of erbium powder with trimethylchlorosilane and methanol in THF. Space group C2/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1246.3, b = 1145.7, c = 2726.0 pm, β = 91.293°, R = 0.036. The erbium atom of the cation of 3 has a pentagonal-bipyramidal coordination with the chlorine atoms in the axial positions. Within the anion the THF molecules are in trans-arrangement of the octahedrally coordinated erbium atom. [ErC1₃(DME)₂] ( 4 ) originates as pink single crystals from ₃ with excess boiling 1,2-dimethoxyethane. Space group P2₁/c, Z = 4, lattice dimensions at ?50°C: a = 1137.2, b = 886.5, c = 1561.1 pm, β = 104.746°, R = 0.032. 4 forms monomeric molecules in which the erbium atom has a pentagonal-bipyramidal surrounding with two chlorine atoms in the axial positions. [Na(18-Krone-6)(THF)₂]⁺ [YbBr₄(THF)₂]^? ( 5 ) is formed as by-product by the reaction of YbBr₃ with NaN(SiMe₃)₂ in THF in the presence-of 18-crown-6 forming colourless crystals. Space group P1 , Z = 1, lattice dimensions at ?70°C: a = 934.6, b = 988.9, c = 1208.0 pm, α = 73.82°, β = 72.98°, γ = 76.89°, R = 0.029. 5 contains isolated [YbBr₄(THF)₂]^?ions, in which the THF molecules are arranged in trans-position.     

Phosphaniminato-Komplexe des Titans. Die Kristallstrukturen von [TiCl2(NPPh3)2] und [TiCl3(NPMe2Ph)(CH3CN)]2

Phosphorane Iminato Complexes of Titanium. The Crystal Structures of [TiCl₂(NPPh₃)₂] and [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)(CH₃CN)]₂ [TiCl₂(NPPh₃)₂] has been prepared by the reaction of [TiCl₃(NPPh₃)] with excess Me₃SiNPPh₃ in a melt at 220°C, forming colourless crystals. [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)(CH₃CN)]₂ is formed as yellow, moisture sensitive crystals from acetontrile solutions of [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)]₂, which on its part has been obtained by the reaction of TiCl₄ with Me₃SiNPMe₂Ph. The complexes are characterized by IR spectroscopy and by crystal structure determinations. [TiCl₂(NPPh₃)₂] . Space group Fdd2, Z = 8, structure refinement with 2875 observed unique reflections, R = 0.039. Lattice dimensions at 19°C: a = 2080.9, b = 3308.5, c = 973.6 pm. The compound forms monomeric molecules with bond lengths TiN of 179.0 pm and PN of 156.8 pm, which correspond with double bonds. The bond angle TiNP is 166.6°. [TiCl₃(NPMe₂Ph)(CH₃CN)]₂ . Space group P1 , Z = 1, structure refinement with 2577 unique reflections, R = 0.039 for reflections with I > 2σ(I). Lattice dimensions at 20°C: a = 856.6, b = 923.1, c = 1008.3 pm, α = 81.23°, β = 71.63°, γ = 81.41°. The compound forms centrosymmetric, dimeric molecules, in which the titanium atoms are linked via chloro bridges TiCl₂Ti with TiCl bond lengths of 243.9 and 270.3 pm. In trans-position to the longer TiCl bonds the nitrogen atoms of the phosphorane iminato groups are coordinated with bond lengths TiN of 173.9 pm and PN of 161.4 pm which again correspond with double bonds. The bond angle TiNP is 156.4°.